Melaka is all about history. This museum details the travels of Admiral Cheng Ho and his fleet. The historical figure of Cheng Ho is a fascinating character and seems to be very significant in the history ... Read More →
Built in 1645 and taking pride in being an oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, this temple is a unique confluence of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. The restoration is done with a lot of craftsmanship. On entering ... Read More →
An abbreviated history of the fort would reveal that it was built by the Portuguese, who arrived here in 1511, defeated the local Sultanate and laid their claim to the area by building the A Famosa ... Read More →
The Malacca Sultanate Palace is a replica and was interestingly constructed without the use of a single nail. It appropriately holds galleries of the pre-colonial rule, a time when this was a very important seat of ... Read More →
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This is a small and important part of Melaka history; a fine example of a late 18th century two-storey building. This shop house was restored in response to a recommendation from the UN and it’s been ... Read More →
This is said to be the first Hindu temple built in Malaysia and the main tower architecture is really unique for any Hindu temple. The temple, as the name suggests, is dedicated to Vinoyagar (Genesha). It ... Read More →
St. Francis Xavier is an important historical missionary figure who spent much of his live spreading the gospel and tending to the pour in South Asia, South-East Asia and Japan. He made several stops in Melaka ... Read More →
St. Peter’s Church was built by the Portuguese descendants after religious freedom was proclaimed by the Dutch over Malacca in 1702. One of its artifacts is the 1608 bell found inside the Church’s Tower. Visitors can ... Read More →
The Museum is nicely tucked between two other Museums but its small size is really charming. There you can visit 4 upstairs rooms and 1 downstairs room as well as a gift shop which sells stamps. ... Read More →
